New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes who has become known as much for controversial statements as he is for hard hits, is at it again. Via Twitter, Spikes decided to tweet about homosexuality: “I’m homophobic just like I’m arachnophobia. I have nothing against homosexuals or spiders but I’d still scream if I found one in my bathtub!” After getting blasted by many Twitter followers, Spike responded: “PEOPLE !!!! It’s a joke … seriously a JOKE !!! Chill out.” It proves that once you say it, you pay for it.

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